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Frances, Countess of Somerset: P.121-2009

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Frances, Countess of Somerset

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Passe, Simon de

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Henry Ralph Mowbray Howard (or Howard-Sneyd) (1883-1950) [Lugt 1318]; bt. David Alexander 7 Mar 1977

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Alexander, David

Dating

17th Century
Circa 1616 CE - Circa 1621 CE

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.121-2009
Primary reference Number: 168286
Object entry number: 0775
Lugt: 1318
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 115
Hind (English 1952-64): 53 i
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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